(a)
The board shall have the following duties and authority related to applications:
(1)
Shall review and evaluate all applications for licensure in all dental assisting categories to ascertain whether a candidate meets the appropriate licensing requirements specified by statute and board regulations.
(2)
Shall maintain application records, cashier application fees, and perform any other ministerial tasks as are incidental to the application process.
(3)
May delegate any or all of the functions in this subdivision to its staff.
(4)
Shall issue dental assistant licenses in all cases, except where there is a question as to a licensing requirement.
(b)
The board shall develop or cause to be developed and administer examinations. The board shall set pass points for all dental assisting licensing examinations.
(c)
The board shall be responsible for all aspects of the license renewal process, which shall be accomplished in accordance with this chapter and board regulations. The board may delegate any or all of its functions under this subdivision to its staff.